Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free

Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.

Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns: FDA

Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced a dog food recall over concerns that a product may be contaminated with salmonella.

Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm

A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

How to collect missing $500 child stimulus payments

Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.

HUD-certified counselors offer free counseling to avoid eviction & foreclosure

If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.

National program recognizes two Houston area Black-owned restaurants with $25,000 awards

A national effort is offering a helping-hand that has already reached a couple of Houston-area Black-owned restaurants, with a $25,000 shot-in-the-arm just because they treat their customers well.

Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors

An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.

Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end

Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.

More drivers looking to unload car leases

Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.

How to swap your vehicle lease
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Swapalease is one of the companies helping customers get out of their leases for a low price, FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains.

Applications begin for Houston & Harris County rental relief
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Landlords can begin applying this week, tenants next week. Harris County is providing $25 million in rental assistance. The City of Houston is offering up $20 million.

Sugar Land police warning residents about phone scam

Sugar Land police said there are scammers portraying themselves as Sugar Land Police Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. 

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.